"The Aeneid"

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The writer of this paper reviews and analyzes the "The Aeneid" by Virgil. The tale of "The Aeneid" centers on Aeneas, a Trojan warrior that transforms from being a victim to becoming the hero that conquers Italy. This paper details how the tale of "The Aeneid" exposes the many factors that influenced Roman life during the first century. The writer examines the literary style of the epic while comparing it to various works of writing by Homer. This paper also touches on the life of the author, Virgil, who was born in Mantua in 70 BC. This paper ponders the impact of Virgil's work of literature which reflects a time of civil conflict and social and political change in Roman history.

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Introduction
Historical Background
Research
Interpretation
Conclusion
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"The literary style of the epic should be noted because unlike the Homeric epics, The Aeneid was didactic in its purpose. Such literary works were often used to express moral and philosophical messages. It is written in dactylic hexameter and, in O'Brian's opinion, it was "perhaps the most technically perfect poet in the history of western literature. It has even suggested that Virgil's perfection exhausted the possibilities of the hexameter at the same time as it created an overwhelming audience expectation for it." Virgil also employs vivid imagery, characterization, and similes to enhance The Aeneid. While it is important to recognize the originality of Virgil's epic, it would be unfair to ignore the outside factor that influenced The Aeneid."

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